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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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